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BJ09 OPB

2009 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,203 mi
Last recorded128,203 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 128,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,834 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 71,894 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,186 miles

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front tyre showing age/cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2017 66,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front tyre showing age/cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear caliper is missing it's hold down spring.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wipers effectiveness poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear caliper is missing it's hold down spring.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear caliper is missing it's hold down spring.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,426 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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BJ09 OPB is a 2009 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 OPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ09 OPB registered?

BJ09 OPB is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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